Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
đĽ Stripped-Down Filmmaking in Kenya: The Essential Gear I Took and Why It Worked đ°đŞ
I just returned from two intense weeks of filming in remote regions of Kenya with minimal gearâand in this video, I break down exactly what I brought, what I rented locally, and how it all came together to create cinematic footage in extremely challenging environments.
Whether youâre planning to film abroad, shoot in harsh lighting, or just want to see what gear really matters in the field, this is for you. I cover my lighting setups using only natural light, how I used ND filters for creative exposure, and the massive upgrade from a DSLR to the Sony FX6.
đ ď¸ In This Video Youâll Learn:
⢠My exact gear list for a remote documentary shoot
⢠How I lit interviews in harsh daylight using bounce and diffusion
⢠Why onboard ND filters were a game-changer
⢠How I shaped cinematic shots without any artificial lights
⢠Behind-the-scenes of my upcoming doc The Maasai Dilemma
đ If youâre curious about filmmaking in remote locations or want to support The Maasai Dilemma documentary, visit: cnomadic.com/maasai
đĄ Subscribe for more insights on cinematic filmmaking with lean setups.
#cinematicfilmmaking #sonyfx6 #filmmakingtips
đĽ Stripped-Down Filmmaking in Kenya: The Essential Gear I Took and Why It Worked đ°đŞ
I just returned from two intense weeks of filming in remote regions of Kenya with minimal gearâand in this video, I break down exactly what I brought, what I rented locally, and how it all came together to create cinematic footage in extremely challenging environments.
Whether youâre planning to film abroad, shoot in harsh lighting, or just want to see what gear really matters in the field, this is for you. I cover my lighting setups using only natural light, how I used ND filters for creative exposure, and the massive upgrade from a DSLR to the Sony FX6.
đ ď¸ In This Video Youâll Learn:
⢠My exact gear list for a remote documentary shoot
⢠How I lit interviews in harsh daylight using bounce and diffusion
⢠Why onboard ND filters were a game-changer
⢠How I shaped cinematic shots without any artificial lights
⢠Behind-the-scenes of my upcoming doc The Maasai Dilemma
đ If youâre curious about filmmaking in remote locations or want to support The Maasai Dilemma documentary, visit: cnomadic.com/maasai
đĄ Subscribe for more insights on cinematic filmmaking with lean setups.
#cinematicfilmmaking #sonyfx6 #filmmakingtips
